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DATE: April 9, 2018
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Adina Ward, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose a front porch and
replace windows.
FILE: CA-2875
STAFF REPORT
Yessenia Alvarado is the owner of the property located at 2305 Laurel Street. The structure was
built as a commercial office space. Ms. Alvarado would like to convert the structure for
residential use. The existing recessed porch is not functional, and takes away from much needed
space in the proposed living room area. She proposes to move the exterior wall even with the
edge of the foundation. The new wall would be brick to match the current exterior of the
structure. The commercial style windows to either side of the existing front porch would be
replaced with residential style windows. A new residential door would be installed for access.
Three additional windows would be added to the rear of the structure to meet residential codes.
Currently there are no windows on the sides or rear of the structure. In addition, a stoop and
steps will be added to the rear door. Drawings depicting the current front elevation and proposed
elevations are attached.
Staff recommends approval of the request.
The structure is in not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey.
Exhibits are attached.